Large Swedish Studio Pottery Grey Owl from P. Hoff, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 2003

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An impressive and beautifully modelled swedish studio pottery sculpture of a great grey owl (strix nebulosa), created by p. Hoff … Read more An impressive and beautifully modelled swedish studio pottery sculpture of a great grey owl (strix nebulosa), created by p. Hoff at keramikstudion, gustavsberg, sweden, in 2003.

standing an impressive 52 cm high, this striking ceramic owl is exceptionally decorative, with finely sculpted overlapping feathers, deeply incised detailing and distinctive concentric facial discs surrounding its large amber-coloured eyes. The pronounced eyebrows and carefully modelled beak give the bird a wonderfully expressive character.

finished in a subtle palette of mottled charcoal grey, soft cream and earthy brown glazes, with contrasting warm ochre highlights to the face, the sculpture displays considerable texture and depth. The more restrained decoration to the reverse provides an attractive contrast to the intricately detailed front. It sits on table or mantlepiece.

the great grey owl is native to the forests of scandinavia, making it a particularly appropriate subject for this piece of swedish studio pottery.

signed and inscribed to the underside “strix nebulosa, p. Hoff 2003, keramikstudion, gustavsberg, sweden.”

a substantial and highly decorative example of contemporary scandinavian studio ceramics, combining naturalistic observation with a distinctive sculptural quality. Equally suited to a traditional interior or a contemporary setting, where it would make a wonderful statement piece.

date: 2003
origin: gustavsberg, sweden
artist: p. Hoff
material: glazed stoneware
height: 52 cm
maximum diameter: 18 cm

condition: very good this piece has an attribution mark,
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